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Marc Randall Christian

Marc Randall Christian

Apr 13, 2022

Marc Randall Christian, age 33, of Springfield, MO went home with to be with the Lord on April 13, 2022 after a short, but valiant struggle with an illness. He was a miracle born to Randy A. Christian and Susan M. (Haral) Christian in Springfield on November 15, 1988, after six years of their trying to have a child....

Craig Withers

Craig Withers

Apr 12, 2022

Craig Lee Withers, 63, passed away April 12, 2022. He leaves behind a legacy in his three children; Riley Withers, Sara Bradley, and Rachel Hibdon, and his four beautiful grandchildren.

Born to Robert and Patricia Withers December 31, 1958, Craig leaves behind a life that touched many, both in word and deed.

Craig was an...

Andy Stark

Andy Stark

Apr 11, 2022

John Andrew "Andy" Stark, 63 years old, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on April 11, 2022 surrounded by the love of family.

Andy was born November 22, 1958 to John and Patsy (Thurman) Stark in Springfield, where his youth was partnered with being baptized at Strafford United Methodist Church.  Andy began his education in Strafford, Missouri before...

Nancy J. Aton

Nancy J. Aton

Apr 11, 2022

Having enjoyed more than 97 years of a life well-lived, Nancy Boyd Jones Aton died April 11, 2022.  A life-long Springfieldian, she was born at home on South Market Street to Mary Chambers Jones (Link) and Horace Boyd Jones on August 11, 1924.  She was a much-loved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother----- the female example of "The...

Jane Rozell

Jane Rozell

Apr 10, 2022

Jane Rozell passed peacefully from this world to be with her heavenly Father, to whom she was so devoted throughout her life, on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Jane was born in Chico, California in 1936 and, while still a toddler, moved with her mother and younger sister to Springfield, Missouri to reside with her grandmother, granddad, and...

Michael Blaine Wilhoit

Michael Blaine Wilhoit

Apr 10, 2022

Michael B. Wilhoit, 81, Springfield Missouri, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 10, 2022, at Cox South Hospital, with his family at his side. He was born on December 12, 1940, in Springfield, Missouri, to Charlene and Tom Wilhoit.

From Springfield, the family moved to the small town of Amber, Iowa after his mom remarried to Willis Zimmerman....

Ralph H. Ritter

Ralph H. Ritter

Apr 9, 2022

Ralph Ritter, 88, of Springfield, passed away April 9, 2022. He was born May 24, 1933 in Cosby, MO to Carl and Alma Ritter. He graduated from Savannah High School and joined the U.S. Army Special Services 10 th Infantry in Fort Riley, KS. After discharge, he worked at Quaker Oats, Kent Feeds and Archer Daniel Ag Div. He...

Todd M. Thornhill

Todd M. Thornhill

Apr 8, 2022

Todd M. Thornhill, 61, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on April 8, 2022 in Springfield.  Todd was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 7, 1961, to Ron and Donna Thornhill.  He graduated from Pattonville High School in 1979.  He graduated from Missouri State University in 1983.  He earned a law degree from University of Missouri School of Law...

Mary Ruth Mccory

Mary Ruth Mccory

Apr 7, 2022

Mary Ruth (Danny) McCory, 97, left this world and went to her heavenly Father on April 7, 2022. She was born in Paris, TX on December 1, 1924 to Velma Polk and William Cody Daniel. After graduating from Paris High School, she started working for the Federal Government. Her job as a disbursement officer brought her to Honolulu, Hawaii...

Ralph Eugene Tetlow, Jr.

Ralph Eugene Tetlow, Jr.

Apr 4, 2022

Ralph Eugene Tetlow, Jr. passed away in the morning on April 4, 2022. He was surrounded by his sons, his daughters (by marriage), and one of his oldest friends in his final minutes. His favorite music, the Blues, played in the background. His children carried with them love and prayers for a man who had spent his life embracing...

Geraldine Painter

Geraldine Painter

Apr 4, 2022

Private Services will be held.

Patricia Mary Barlow Haynes

Patricia Mary Barlow Haynes

Apr 3, 2022

Patricia Mary Barlow Haynes, 77, of Springfield ,MO, left this life and made her journey back home on April 3, 2022.

Pat was born on October 22, 1944 in Flushing, NY.  Her parents, Joseph Barlow Sr and Grace Barlow, moved the family from Flushing to Springfield, MO when she was 10.  Pat attended Parkview High School and...

Nicole Renee Yannizzi

Nicole Renee Yannizzi

Apr 3, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Nicole Renee Basnett Yannizzi, age 46. Nicole was so very beautiful inside and out and went out of her way to always be kind and caring to everyone she met. Nicole was a mother to anyone that needed one, a friend to many, and...

Chris Garrett

Chris Garrett

Mar 31, 2022

Crystal Lynn (Jenkins) Garrett

Chris Garrett left this world and headed to her eternal home on March 31, 2022, after suffering a stroke. She was born December 13, 1946 to R.O. and Frances Jenkins. Chris grew up in Ava, MO, until junior high when the family moved to Houston, MO. Chris was a proud Houston Tiger, Class...

Allan David Stone

Allan David Stone

Mar 28, 2022

Allan David Stone, 85 of Springfield MO peacefully passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. He was born on January 9, 1937, in Joliet, IL to William and Leona (Frieh) Stone. Allan married Peggy Jean Carter at the First United Methodist Church in Lockport, IL on January 11, 1957. To this union two...

Andy Grant

Andy Grant

Mar 28, 2022

Andrew Hua Grant passed away on March 28, 2022 suddenly.

He was born June 28, 1996 in West Plains Missouri to Ping Grant.

Andy was in the Gifted Program with the Springfield Public Schools and attended Duke University Talent Identification Program which was established in 1980 and provided valuable academic enrichment opportunities for several generations...

Mark Michael Mcsweeney

Mark Michael Mcsweeney

Mar 28, 2022

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, May 16, 2022 in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

Sammy (Sam) Andres Winn

Sammy (Sam) Andres Winn

Mar 26, 2022

SPRINGFIELD -Sammy (Sam) Andres Winn was born to Samuel E. Winn and Wanda E. (Andres) Winn in Jefferson City, Mo on May 1 st 1943.  Sam passed away on March 26, 2022.

When Sam was in the sixth grade he knew that he wanted to become an Architect.  The family lived briefly in California which...

Ray Smith

Ray Smith

Mar 26, 2022

Raymond (Ray) Smith passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022 at Jacob's Ladder End-of-Life Legacy home in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 91 following a short illness.  He was born in Yorkshire, England on November 30, 1930 to Arthur and Sarah Smith, the third of five children.  He was preceded in death by his elder sister, Mary and...

Phyllis A. Womack

Phyllis A. Womack

Mar 26, 2022

Phyllis A. Womack, 87, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at James River Nursing and Rehabilitation where she had resided for the past two years.

She was born on July 9, 1934, in Quincy, Illinois, to Alfred and Mildred (Mayfield) Miller.  Her childhood years were spent in Siloam Springs, IL, where she was...

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